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Bear attacks Alaska woman using an outhouse, from below

by MARK THIESSEN February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

“Something bit my butt right as I sat down,” an Alaska woman said.

How will we know we’ve reached herd immunity?

by CANDICE CHOI and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

Health officials around the world are racing to vaccinate enough people to stop the spread of COVID-19 – but what qualifies as ‘enough’ is still an open question.

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Health

How are experts tracking variants of the coronavirus?

by MARION RENAULT February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

Scientists are tracking variants of the coronavirus by scanning virus samples taken from infected people

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Health

Does wearing two masks provide more protection?

by The Associated Press February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Health experts recommend a single cloth mask with multiple layers, but doubling up on masks could offer added protection in certain situations

Nation & World

A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases

by MARILYNN MARCHIONE January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Mutations to the virus that causes COVID-19 are rapidly popping up and health officials say the pandemic could get worse unless people do more to curb cases

Local & State, News

Mainers reflect on Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021

We asked eight Mainers to read parts of Dr. King’s immortal “I Have a Dream” speech, and share their thoughts on how his words resonate with them today.

Nation & World, Politics

Live Video: Watch the House open 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump

by MATTHEW DALY January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

President Donald Trump is on the verge of becoming the first president to be impeached twice, as lawmakers move quickly to punish him over last week’s deadly Capitol attack